Right whales, still recovering from intensive whale hunting, have added a few more individuals to their small population.

There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride.

A dolphin named Christened Mimmo has been sighted in the tourist-heavy areas of the Venetian Lagoon for several months ...

A canoer thought he was getting a quiet day on the water Saturday. Instead, he was treated to an unforgettable up-close encounter with one of the ocean's greats off the coast of Encinitas. Craig ...

Whale encounters for most happen from the safety of a large, chartered tourism ship. From breaching to tail and fin slaps, being anywhere in the vicinity of whales is always an awe-inspiring ...

Long baleen whale mothers are more likely to have female calves than males, according to a new study led by the University of Washington. The findings contradict a popular evolutionary theory ...

Fossils found in a riverbed in Japan were revealed as a large, ancient ancestor of right whales. Tanaka, et al (2025) Palaeontologia Electronica The largest animal thought to ever live is swimming ...

Explore a few exciting discoveries by museum researchers that you may have missed over the past few months Erin Wunderlich A pair of humpback whales feed in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine ...

Goose-beaked whales hold the record for the deepest dive of any mammal. Researchers want to learn their secrets to develop new drugs for human diseases. Goose-beaked whales (Ziphius cavirostris) hold ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With their bubble-net feeding strategies, humpback whales (Megaptera ...